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WP No. 29096 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 29096 of 2026 Dr.Vinutha Baskar W/o.Dr.M.Baskar, No.13, Surya Hospital, Tank Street, Hosur- 635 109 Krishnagiri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Tahsildar The Tahsildar Office, Shoolagiri- 635 117 Krihnagiri District. 2. The Head Surveyor The Tahsildar Office, Shoolagiri- 635 117 Krihnagiri District. 3. The Inspector of Police Shoolagiri Police Station, Shoolagiri- 635 119 Krihnagiri District. 4. Mallagegowda S/o.Ramachandrappa Halekotta Village and post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krihnagiri District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd Respondents to conduct the survey of the land measuring an extent of 1.28.50 Hectare (3.17 Acres) in Survey No.220, 1.77.50 Hectare (4.38 Ares) in Survey No.221 and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 29096 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 0.19.00 Hectare (0.47 Acres) in Survey No. 615/11, totally 8.02 Acres, situated at Halekotta Village, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District and demarcate the boundaries by availing the assistant of the 3rd respondent in the event of any obstruction from the private Respondents, based on the petitioners representation dated 02.06.2026,within a time period to be stipulated by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Rajkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran, Govt. counsel for R1 & 2 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Govt. counsel for R3 Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.06.2026. 2. Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 & 2 and Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, learned Government’s counsel, takes notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent. 3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 02.06.2026 before the respondent, requesting them to conduct survey and demarcation at the subject land and also https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 29096 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 for fencing therein. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition. 5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 6 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.
6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record. 7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents 1 & 2 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 02.06.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, including adjacent land owners, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 8. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent for measuring the subject land. If there is any dispute with regard to the title/possession over the said property, the same has to be decided only by way of filing a suit before an appropriate Civil Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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9. As far as the request made with regard to the fencing is concerned, it falls under the private interest of the petitioner and hence, no assistance or protection will be provided by the official respondents for the purpose of fencing the subject property. Therefore, the said request of the petitioner is hereby rejected. 10. If any police protection is required at the time of conducting survey, the revenue officials are granted liberty to avail the same by approaching the 3rd respondent. In such case, the 3rd respondent shall provide all necessary protection to the revenue officials till the completion of the process of survey the subject land. 11. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nsa To
1. The Tahsildar The Tahsildar Office, Shoolagiri- 635 117 Krihnagiri District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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2. The Head Surveyor The Tahsildar Office, Shoolagiri- 635 117 Krihnagiri District. 3. The Inspector of Police Shoolagiri Police Station, Shoolagiri- 635 119 Krihnagiri District.
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WP No. 29096 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 29096 of 2026 23-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis